by Roger Scott | Nov 15, 2020 | sailing
The McLaughlin PRO Racer is the most technologically advanced Optimist in the world. It also happens to be the the most customizable Optimist in the world! McLaughlin’s craftsmen take the time to customize every PRO Racer, while still guaranteeing maximum stiffness...
by Roger Scott | Oct 9, 2020 | RIBs, sailing
What makes for the perfect Sailor Support RIB? In the last decade, we’ve seen a transition in sailing from Whalers and Carolina Skiffs as the preferred sailor support craft to Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). With all the options out there, what makes the difference...
by Roger Scott | Jun 17, 2020 | sailing
What advantage does McLaughlin Optimist Sailboat offer a youth sailing program? McLaughlin has been a United States Optimist sailboat builder for more than thirty-five years. High quality and durable sailboats (Snipe, Windmill, Lightning, Daysailer etc.) are our...
by Roger Scott | May 20, 2020 | equipment, sailing
Everyone can conjure up the iconic image: A turquoise sea, light stray clouds skidding along in the heavens, and a white sail on the horizon standing out against the blue sky. Oh, to be a sailor! Onlookers often wonder about their destination. Is it somewhere...
by Roger Scott | May 12, 2020 | sailing
What follows is an article originally written by a father, Steve Sherman, who wanted to teach his boys how to sail. It was this experience that eventually made building the Optimist his life’s ambition. His love for sailing is now shared by his grandchildren (pictured...
by Roger Scott | May 6, 2020 | sailing
For this week’s article, we teamed up with a good friend and former teammate, Kevin Broome at American Yacht Club. We certainly know many of you are eager to get on the water sailing, so please check your local laws and regulations. With some of the waterways...